Colossians 4:2-18 NKJV



Colossians 4:2-18 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;


meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains,


that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.


Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.


Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.


Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me,


I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,


with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all the things which are happening here.


Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him),


and Jesus who is called Justus, These are my only fellow workers  for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision;  they have proved to be a comfort to me.


Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant  of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.


For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.


Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you.
Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house.


Now when this epistle is read among you, see that it is read also in the church of the Laodicea, and that you likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.


And say to Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it."


This salutation by my own hand --Paul, Remember my chains, Grace be with you. Amen.


Ephesians 6:17-20 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;


praying always  with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints--


and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,


for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.


1 Corinthians 16:9-16 For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.


And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the the work of the Lord, as I also do.


Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.


Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwillingly to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time.


Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong,


Let all that you do be done with love.


I urge you, brethren-- you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints--


that you also submit to such, and to everyone who labors with us.